Teacher Mediated Option

Home Economics

Grade 9 Home Economics (10G) 1 credit (2006)
T0482 10G

This course specializes in hands-on learning experiences through the integration of skills and knowledge that can be applied to authentic work and home/life situations.

The purpose of this course is:

• to encourage students to make positive behavioural changes in their diet and lifestyle through practical application of theoretical knowledge.
• to provide students with the opportunity to reflect on decisions that affect relationships and their own well-being throughout life.
• to provide students with the opportunity to learn about clothing and textiles. Discussion topics include clothing messages, wardrobe planning, and construction, care, and selection of clothing.

The following resource will be provided with the course.

• Canada's Food Guide

Recommended Resources

• Access to a computer for word processing
• Camera or video camera
• Access to a kitchen

* A list of required/ suggested resources will be available in September to students enrolled in this course.

Some of the content and issues pertaining to Grade 9 Home Economics (10G) may be sensitive for some students and their parents/families and/or communities. This sensitivite content is contained in one lesson. Students have a choice of completing this lesson or an alternative one which does not contain sensitive content.

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Grade 12 Family Studies (40S) 1 credit (2005)
T1118 40S

The purpose of this course is threefold:

• To help you understand yourself and your family situations
• To help you appreciate the variety and diversity among families today
• To make you more conscious of the personal decisions you must make throughout your life and of the societal influences that affect those decisions

Many people re-examine their decisions about family throughout the course of the lives, continually reassessing and re-evaluating their relationships. The best way to make decisions about our personal lives is to make ourselves aware of the facts and statistics of family life issues. This course is intended to educate students on the many alternatives available in life. It is structured as follows:

Unit 1: Development
Unit 2: Personal Development
Unit 3: Relationships and Life Choices
Unit 4: Parenthood
Unit 5: Diversity in Families
Unit 6: Aging

For every person, the home, peers, church, school, and community are primary sources of values. However, the media provides a mixed and confusing array of beliefs and choices. Educators, parents, families, and communities have new challenges as they help students to deal with contentious issues locally and globally. These issues include sexuality, reproduction, and diversity in families. It is important for students to have the knowledge and skills to make responsible choices now and for the future.

Some of the content and issues pertaining to Family Studies (40S) may be sensitive for some students and their parents/families and/or communities. This sensitivity may be based on family, religious, and/or cultural values.

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Grade 12 Psychology (40S) 1 credit (2011)
T1010 40S

This course introduces students to the major topics found in the field of psychology. Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. It uses the scientific method to discover ways of understanding the complexities of human thought and behaviour, as well as differences among people. Studying psychology gives students lifelong skills such as dealing with issues proactively, solving problems, learning, and nurturing healthy relationships.

Psychology is a complex subject area. The material in this course is general in nature and is not intended to be applied to specific situations. If after reading material from this course you have questions or concerns please seek further information from a physician, professional counsellor or other support services.

The course is divided into 5 modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods
• Module 2: Biopsychological Theme
• Module 3: Developmental Psychology
• Module 4: Cognitive Psychology
• Module 5: Variations in Individual and Group Behaviour

Sensitive Content/Module Exemptions
Some of the content and issues pertaining to Grade 12 Psychology may be sensitive for some students and their parents/families and or communities. This sensitive content is contained in Module 4 - Topic 4, lesson 8 (Drugs and Dependency) and Module 5. All modules must be completed to receive this credit from the Distance Learning Unit.

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